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Seriously, who is advising her? This is her special "Bachmann Blast" sent out on Oct. 19th, with six, count six, linksto contributeto her campaign. Which is fine. But reiterating what got you into trouble in the first place? As one Dem said today - not even about Bachmann but just GOP campaigns in general: "At this point, GOP campaign ineptitude has passed beyond parody into farce."

But back on track, a nice nugget within. When in doubt, blame Chris Matthews! "From there Chris Matthews did what Chris Matthews is paid big bucks to do: Twist my words and set them up for full-fledged distortion when his next guest came on. And, when the liberal blogs got hold of little clips of my appearance, the spin machine really kicked into overdrive."

I apologize for the rude language. But, these are just a few of the names that my staff and volunteers have been called over the past 24 hours simply because they work for me.

Ever since my appearance on MSNBC's Hardball on Friday night, my office has received calls from all across the nation - California, Illinois, Georgia, Texas, Oregon, Vermont, and elsewhere. Some of the calls have been respectfully disagreeing with my statements on the show. Most, unfortunately, are full of hate and anger and language like that above - and worse.

And, they're putting their money where their mouths are.

My opponent has told the media that the Far Left has donated more than half a million dollars in the 24 hours following the show.

Click here to let them know that we're not going to stand for their lies.

All this because I dared to say that the formative relationships that Barack Obama had are relevant to figuring out what kinds of policies he might bring to the White House. Because I said that Barack Obama's close relationships with people like Bill Ayers and Jeremiah Wright and others who hold far-out-of-the-mainstream views might have had some influence on the policy positions that Barack Obama holds.

From there Chris Matthews did what Chris Matthews is paid big bucks to do: Twist my words and set them up for full-fledged distortion when his next guest came on. And, when the liberal blogs got hold of little clips of my appearance, the spin machine really kicked into overdrive.

Click here to let Chris know you play hardball too!

I never said that all liberals are anti-American. I never asked for a House Unamerican Activities Committee witch hunt. But, that's what the spin machine is saying. And, that's what these callers believe.

And, that is what is inspiring hard core leftists from all across the country to send more than half a million dollars to my opponent.

These aren't people who ever would have voted for me. Most of them never would have even voted Republican. They've bought the Obama agenda hook, line and sinker. They don't know anything about my record. They don't even know anything about my opponent's beliefs.

These tactics from the Far Left should scare you. Click here to scare them back.

They're motivated entirely by their hatred of me and my conservative beliefs.

So, we're dealing with a new reality now. If they pump enough money into my opponent's campaign, he'll be able to fund all the smear TV and negative mail he wants.

And, this will all just whet the appetite of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) and the liberal special interests that have only recently shown interest in spending money on my opponent's behalf.

Click here so my conservative message won't get swamped.

I guarantee, they're not going to talk about the issues.

I have to be able to raise money at this pace as well. We can't allow an influx of money to take control of this race. Please send what you can and send it quickly.

Click here to contribute using my secure online donation site

I am so grateful for your support.

Sincerely,

Congresswoman Michele Bachmann

PS. This use of Leftist money to try and silence conservatives is the most dangerous turn of events I have ever seen in politics. Click here to say no to the Far Left, Act Blue and their buddies.

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Well isn't she cute. For the record, I don't think she's a Nazi, but the other adjectives she mentioned do indeed fit. I'd add one more -- she's perverse. Her idea of "america" is perverse. And if she thinks it's only far-left liberals who are offended by her presence in the House of Representatives she's extremely mistaken.

Ms. Bachmann, I have a newsflash... While you were crouching in the bushes and spying on a GLBT rally, the rest of the world was busy perfecting these two inventions called "television" and "the internet." That is why no matter how ridiculous your post-Hardball contortions become, we know what you said and we will continue to support your opponent. No matter WHAT your opponent's policies are, they CANNOT be worse than asking the media "to do a penetrating expose" to find out "which members of Congress are pro-America and which members are anti-America." And when Matthews asked if you were suggesting that Senator Obama has anti-American views, you said "Absolutely." And you said that twice. Spin that. From your porch. Where you will be after Election Day. Maybe you can see Alaska from there. Bet you can't see the U.S. Capitol from there!

I watched that segment & was APPAULED. She is a coward, and unwilling to own up to her videotaped words. We need accountability in Washington, not cowardice.
I was one of those people who donated to her opponent's campaign and I will donate to the opponent of any elected official who uses DIVISIVE rhetoric.
A divided house cannot stand. There is no part of America that are "pro" or "anti". Get a grip Bachmann. You'll pay with your career for your nonsense!

If she keeps this up I will have to donate another $50 to Tinklenberg. If you would like to donate to him: http://www.tinklenberg08.com/ Help put a stop to fascism in the Republican Party! Donate to the Democrat!

"And, that is what is inspiring hard core leftists from all across the country to send more than half a million dollars to my opponent."
Sorry Michelle, but he raised over a million from your crazy talk.

I, too, watched the entire Hardball episode live. I was at first frustrated with why Matthews let her go on and on. Then I realized he was probably just letting her hang herself, which of course she did. Her opponent has received hundreds of thousands of donations because us simple folk are terrified by the thought that this woman is actually already IN Congress. I wonder how many of the people who voted for her before are having nightmares. I don't believe for one second (referring to the previous article) that she had never seen Hardball before. I am sure she's about as uneducated about Hardball as Sarah Palin is ignorant of "Washington insiders". Both of these women are political ladder climbers and I can only hope their true ideals and identities are displayed in their defeat on November 4th. Our own blogging is inspirational, but we must remember the most important thing is to vote to be sure sane people are elected to represent us.

Rep Bachmann, is a demagogue and not a true leader, she wants to say that her words were misinterpreted, but Hardball was a live unedited interview. She and others like her are why many Americans are thinking that the GOP is a seperatist organization that thinks that if you do not think like them somehow that makes you un-American.
I thought we were in a democracy and the GOP seems to think that democracy means-"think like me or else". Bachmann as a McCain Campaign surrogate was deplorable and embarassing. The GOP seems to forget that we are a global society and that all around the world citizens see these types of comments and cause others to have pause, because she continues to perpetuate the GOP idea that if you are not like them somehow that makes you undemocratic. Funny that sounds just like communist thoght policy???
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"The use of Leftist money to try and silence conservatives is the most dangerous turn of events I have ever seen in politics."
She just keeps getting scarier. It is now not only dangerous but most dangerous for people to contribute to political campaigns in order to influence the outcome of elections? Talk about anti-American!

Put me down for another $100 for the Obama campaign. One more radical extremist with destructive policies trying to hide under the blanket of 'conservative'. I'm surprised she hasn't started publicy classifying pro and anti-americans by religous affilitation....or has she? I do not want to be associated to a political party that supports vile individuals like this....

I was watching the Hardball segment as it first aired and was outraged by Ms. Bachmann's comments before there was ever a word of spin. She can say whatever she likes about Barack Obama and "liberal leftists", but to invoke "anti-Americanism" - as she DID - is a doorway to divisiveness and McCarthyism. I immediately donated to her opponent, not because she doesn't like Barack Obama or because she's conservative (there are conservatives all over the place - but outside of my own district, she's the only one who has ever inspired me to open my wallet), but because there is no place for that kind of rhetoric in American politics. Unfortunately, she wasn't the first and she won't be the last appeal to hatred over reason. However, we have shown that the majority of Americans - liberal and conservative - won't stand for it.

totally amazing. That is a VERY generous restatement of her words. Mr. Matthews gave her 2 chances to back away from the cliff, but she refused to be silenced. Then she went on another McCarthesque rant the very next day. I guess this goes to show that she thinks her constituents are just really dumb. It was incredibly clear what she said, and she should have to pay the price for her very own Anti-American views. Leave it to the GOP to attack and then claim to be the victim.

Do we "lefties" really have a different kind of currency in their wallets besides American dollars and some change? This woman is a one-way wrecking ball to her own campaign and she obviously has a problem with her own personal responsibility. I sent Elwin Tinklenberg $$ on Friday night after this crazy woman went on her rant...I advise other smart Americans to do the same. She really does not deserve to serve in our Congress.